Bonsai Care Tips

Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai

Our dwarf version of the Hawaiian Umbrella tree is one of the easiest bonsai to maintain. It does extremely well in low light environments making it perfect for the office or home. In warm weather, all indoor trees grow best outside. Never allow your indoor bonsai to freeze.

Watering

Your Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai should be watered thoroughly every two or three days. Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering.

Fertilizing & General Care

Fertilizing the Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai is desirable ?especially in the spring. General care is also important for maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Hawaiian Umbrella Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.

Gardenia Bonsai

In addition to the extremely fragrant double white blooms that appear in spring and late summer, the Gardenia Bonsai boasts glorious small dark evergreen leaves. The slow growth of this bonsai makes it especially easy to maintain.

Watering

Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but shouldn't be considered watering.

Winter Care

The Gardenia Bonsai needs to remain outdoors in the winter, but should not be allowed to freeze. For temperatures below 35 degrees, we recommend that you bring you bonsai into your garage, basement, or house. When temperatures move above freezing, move your Gardenia Bonsai back outside.

Fertilizing & General Care

Fertilizing your Gardenia Bonsai is required. Most water-soluble and time-released fertilizers work very well when used as directed. General care is also important for maintaining a beautiful bonsai. Bonsai should be periodically trimmed to keep their miniature shape.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Gardenia Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.

Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai

Our Golden Gate Ficus comes directly from Northern China. Because they're tropical plants, they thrive in sunny areas. For best results, place your indoor bonsai near windows facing southeast or west. If you don't have a place where your tree can get proper sunlight, using a grow light for 10 to 12 hours daily is highly recommended. In warm weather, all indoor trees grow best outside. Never allow your indoor bonsai to freeze.

Watering

Your Golden Gate Ficus should be watered thoroughly every two or three days. Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but shouldn't be considered watering.

Fertilizing & General Care

Fertilizing your Golden Gate Ficus is desirable ?especially in springtime. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Golden Gate Ficus Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.

Green Mound Juniper Bonsai

The natural movement of the Green Mound Juniper Bonsai captures the essence that many people identify with bonsai. This outdoor bonsai is one of the easiest for beginners to maintain. When pruning a branch, it's perfectly acceptable to use scissors, but when shaping your foliage, we recommend using your fingers. This keeps the tips of your Green Mound Juniper Bonsai from turning brown. Also keep in mind that all varieties of Juniper Bonsai thrive in full sun conditions.

Watering

Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but shouldn't be considered watering.

Winter Care

It's essential that your Green Mound Juniper Bonsai remains outdoors in the winter. This bonsai should be allowed to freeze, however, we recommend keeping it out of the north wind and "Heeling In" the pot. "Heeling In" means covering the pots with either mulch or burlap. This enables the Green Mound Juniper Bonsai to experience a seasonal change without freezing or thawing too quickly.

Fertilizing & General Care

Fertilizing the Green Mound Juniper Bonsai is encouraged, especially in the spring. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Green Mound Juniper Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.

Trident Maple Bonsai

The Trident Maple Bonsai is one of our favourites! They produce vibrant green foliage once they begin vigorous growth in the spring. In the fall, these bonsai turn a bright orange colour. And like all deciduous trees, the Trident Maple Bonsai sheds its leaves come winter.

Watering

Never let a bonsai totally dry out. Water your bonsai properly by using a watering can or hose attachment that has a fine-spray end. You should thoroughly soak your bonsai's soil. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but shouldn't be considered watering.

Winter Care

Your Trident Maple Bonsai must remain outdoors during wintertime. This bonsai should be allowed to freeze, however, we recommend keeping it out of the north wind and "Heeling In" the pot. "Heeling In" means covering the pots with either mulch or burlap. This enables the Green Mound Juniper Bonsai to experience a seasonal change without freezing or thawing too quickly.

Fertilizing & General Care

Fertilizing the Trident Maple Bonsai is desirable ?especially in the spring. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Trident Maple Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.

Dwarf Jade Bonsai

Our Dwarf Jade Bonsai is the easiest tropical bonsai to maintain in your home. Originating in South Africa, it's nicknamed "the elephant tree" because it's a favourite food for elephants during times of drought. This bonsai enjoys a sunny window facing southeast or west. If you don't have a place with adequate light, we recommend using a grow light for 10 to 12 hours per day. In warm weather, all indoor trees grow best outdoors. Never allow your indoor Bonsai to freeze.

Watering

The Dwarf Jade Bonsai doesn't tolerate over watering; thoroughly water your Dwarf Jade Bonsai once to twice weekly. Water your bonsai using a watering can with a fine spray end. Water should be running out of the drain holes. Misting foliage periodically is recommended, but should not be considered watering.

Fertilizing & General Care

During the spring, fertilizing your Dwarf Jade Bonsai is highly desirable. General care is also important for beautiful bonsai maintenance. In order to keep their miniature shape, bonsai should be trimmed periodically.

Insects & Diseases

Insects and diseases can attack your Dwarf Jade Bonsai, so it's a good idea to inspect your bonsai regularly. A brisk spraying of the trunk and foliage periodically helps keep your tree clean. If any problems appear, most garden centres have products available for treatment.